Textron Sales Down 7.3% in 3Q
Industrial sales grew 5.5 percent in the quarter.
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October 2015
B/E Aerospace Sales Up 4% in 3Q
Year-to-date sales increased 5.6 percent year-over-year.
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Alfa Laval Sales Up 0.4% in 3Q
Year-to-date sales increased 11 percent year-over-year.
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Owens & Minor Sales Up 3.6% in 3Q
Year-to-date sales increased 4.5 percent year-over-year.
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6 Tips to Prepare for 2016
Economy will pick up. Is your company prepared?
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Manitowoc to Close Facility in Cleveland, OH
This change is in preparation for the spinoff of the company’s foodservice business.
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Commentary: Plan for the Non-Normal in 2016
The U.S. economy hasn’t lived up to expectations in 2015, so distributors must adapt.
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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Grinding to a Halt
Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of about 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. Here is a summary of third-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for fourth quarter and 2016.
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- Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
- Sector breakdown
- Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: September 2015
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
This index includes:
- Abrasives Products
- Cutting Tools
- Power Transmission Equipment
- Fasteners
- Valves, etc.
- Power Tools
- Material Handling Equipment
- Belting
- Hand Tools
- Misc. Metal
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- Market Analysis: Bearings Consumption in the United States
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Third Quarter 2015 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
In this two-page report, available to download in PDF after log-in, we feature data on merger and acquisition trends and financial metrics for the largest publicly traded distributors across diverse sectors in the third quarter of 2015.
In partnership with Houlihan Lokey, an investment banking firm, the report includes data on M&A activity trends across all industries (not just distribution), as well as valuation multiples for deals in all industries.
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Download this Issue in PDF: October 25, 2015
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Grinding to a Halt
- Commentary: Plan for the Non-Normal in 2016
- MDM Third-Quarter Pricing Trends Report
- Third Quarter 2015 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Date: August 2015
- MDM Inflation Index: September 2015
- News Digest
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MDM News Digest 4520
News briefs from October 11-25, 2015.
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: August 2015
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in August 2015.
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MDM Pricing Trends Report: Third Quarter 2015
This report was formerly called the Inflation by Commodity Group Report.
This report is researched and produced by MDM editors. View the First Quarter 2015 report here.
These product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Third quarter 2014 pricing levels are compared with third quarter 2015 and second quarter 2015 with third quarter 2015.
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Industrial
- Abrasives
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Metal Cutting Machine Tools
- Metal Forming Machine Tools
- Pumps, Compressors, & Eqmt
- Ind. Material Handling Eqmt
- Rubber & Plastic Hose
- Rubber & Plastic Belts & Belting
- Ind. Rubber Products, nec
- Metal Valves (not fluid power)
- Personal Safety Equipment & Clothing
- Steel Mill Products
Construction
- Softwood Lumber
- Hardwood Lumber
- General Millwork
- Gypsum Products
- Hardboard, Particlebd, Fiberbd
- Plywood
- Plastic Construction Products
- Wood Ties, Siding, Shingles,
- Shakes
Electrical
- Electrical Machinery & Eqmt
- Electronic Components & Accs
- Integrating and Measuring Instruments
- Motors & Generators
- Wiring Devices
- Transformers & Power Regulators
- Switchgear, Switchboard, etc., Eqmt
- Communications & Related Eqmt
- Electric Lamp Bulbs & Parts
Other Related Electrical
- Lighting Fixtures
- Nonferrous Wire & Cable
- Fabricated Ferrous Wire & Cable
Power Transmission/Bearing
- Mechanical Power Transmission Eqmt
- Ball & Roller Bearings
- Plain Bearings & Bushings
- Speed Changers, Drives & Gears
Fluid Power
- Fluid Power Eqmt
- Fluid Power Valves
- Fluid Power Hose/ Tube Fittings
- Fluid Power Pumps & Parts
- Fluid Power Actuators/ Accum/ Cylinders
Plastics
- Plastic Resins & Materials
- Plastic Products (Overall)
Fasteners
- Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Rivets, Washers (overall)
- Aircraft Fasteners
- Externally Threaded Fasteners
- Internally Threaded Fasteners
- Nonthreaded Metal Fasteners
Hardware
- Hardware (overall)
- Builders’ Hardware
Tools
- Hand & Edge Tools
- Power-Driven Hand Tools
- Tools, Dies, Jigs, Molds, Fixtures
- Cutting Tools & Accs (overall)
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Small Cutting Tools
Gases/Welding
- Industrial Gases
- Welding Machinery/ Equipment
Paper
- Pulp, Paper & Allied Products (overall)
- Sanitary Paper Products
- Boxes
- Packaging Products from Plastic
HVACR/Plumbing
- Air Cond. & Refrigeration Eqmt
- Heating Eqmt
- Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings
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BlackHawk Industrial Acquires Specialty Tool
Acquisition expands company’s presence in the Southeast.
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Barnes Group Sales Down 8.3% in 3Q
Year-to-date sales up 4.7 percent year-over-year.
Barnes Group Sales Down 8.3% in 3Q Read More »
Boise Cascade Sales Up 1% in 3Q
Year-to-date sales increased 1.7 percent year-over-year.
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Encore Wire Sales Down 11.6% in 3Q
Year-to-date sales decreased 13 percent year-over-year.
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NAFCD Distributors Report 5% Sales Increase in 2Q
Distributor and manufacturer members are more optimistic about growth prospects.
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Sandvik Sales Down 2.2% in 3Q
Year-to-date sales increased 5.2 percent year-over-year.
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